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Hydraulic tensioner having flexible blade arm

US6447414B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2000
Grant dateSep 10, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2007/0895
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A chain tensioner system having a hydraulic tensioner and a tensioner arm with a spring blade. A hydraulic tensioner applies force against the end of the tensioner arm. The arm is pivotally supported at one end and supported by the tensioner piston at the other end. A blade spring into inserted into the plastic shoe to provide tension to the arm.

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